MIAMI DOLPHINS (8th overall pick)

The Dolphins whiffed on Peyton Manning, passed on Matt Flynn, and failed to move up for Robert Griffin III. That leaves them heading into the season with Matt Moore and David Garrard at quarterback; in other words, a trade up or a signal caller early is definitely on the table. Miami also needs to replace the departed Brandon Marshall and will look at o-line and linebacking help as well. The secondary added a pair of free agents but could stand to add depth.

BUFFALO BILLS (10TH overall pick)

Buffalo re-upped Stevie Johnson and wooed Mario Williams to fill two of their more critical needs, but the free agency departure of Demetress Bell leaves a major hole on the offensive line. The Bills could also use a complementary receiver to run with Johnson, and even after adding Williams the defense is hardly a finished product; expect early picks to address the back seven with an eye on pressuring the passer.

The Jets’ roster isn’t set in stone, but there aren’t a whole lot of openings up for grabs. Expect early selections to be focused on the offensive and defensive line, though Rex Ryan always has room for an athletic linebacker who can get to the quarterback. The wide receiver corps could stand a few fresh faces as well, and though the Jets have talked about how much they like Joe McKnight New York could dip into a deep class of running backs as well.

Thanks to past trades the Patriots have five of the first 92 picks in the draft—for now. The way New England plays the draft board, they could move up or down and make two picks in two days—or stockpile picks for 2013. Also, as evidenced by last year’s first-round grab of Nate Solder the Pats don’t necessarily pick for immediate need; instead, it’s a crystal ball process, as with Matt Light likely to retire Solder is in place to start in 2012. New England did use free agency to load up at wide receiver, but that doesn’t mean they won’t touch on that position at some point in the draft. Your best bet with New England is looking at the proverbial best players available, with a focus on athletic defenders who can play multiple roles—though last season’s thinned secondary could prompt the Patriots to make a couple extra dips into the defensive backs talent pool.